PHOENIX, AZ — Meet Wgasa, the Phoenix Zoo's new orangutan! The 16-year-old male Bornean orangutan came from the Henry Doorly Zoo in Nebraska.
According to a press release, he arrived at the Phoenix Zoo at the end of April and has been “getting acquainted with his new companion, Rayma.”
Rayma and Wgasa are normally in their habitat in the mornings by 9 a.m., shared the zoo.
IF YOU GO
- Location: 455 North Galvin Parkway
- Hours till May 31: Monday- Sunday [9 a.m. – 5 p.m.]
- Member early entry at 8 a.m.
MORE ABOUT RAYMA
Rayma made her way from the Milwaukee County Zoo to Phoenix in 2019. Unfortunately, Daniel passed away in July 2021.